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We stayed here as the first stop on our SE Asia honeymoon. It was the perfect choice! The staff is lovely, and very helpful without being cloying. We arrived quite late and were exhausted from our day+ of travel - so I really appreciated that the check-in was no-nonsense but very welcoming (e.g. She gave us a refreshing welcome drink and showed us our room, but didn't linger or make us sign ten billion things - just a quick "goodnight & enjoy!"). We chose a Seaview bungalow and it was so nice to wake up to the beautiful view of the ocean and we loved having our own little terrace to watch the sunset from. The outdoor private shower and bath were also nice after taking a dip in the ocean or the small but refreshing pool. Yes, when it's high tide it can be tough to swim in the ocean as it comes right up to the sea wall - but it didn't bother us at all. At low tide you can walk up and down the beach a ways. The air conditioning was quite loud but it was white noise to us - no problem sleeping with it on.Breakfast was delicious with a huge variety, and we also ate lunch at the restaurant our first day and enjoyed it (you can get cheaper in town but it was still good value). The guests at the resort seemed to be a mix of young & old couples and small families. I didn't get the sense that loud partiers choose to stay there - which is perfect for a serene beach trip.We had such a great, relaxing stay - and we hope to be back someday soon.

Stayed: January 2014, travelled as a couple

Ask Jane S about Chongfah Beach Resort

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Chong Fah was a true discovery and a pleasant surprise offering more than we expected. It is a modern but small resort with some traditional and local touches and it has a beautiful setting: lush garden, beautiful sea view, nice infinity pool and a restaurant with a stunning view. Even though this resort is very much in the centre along the beach, guests here can feel like miles away from the noisy tourist attractions. It's is a truly wonderful oasis of calm and tranquility.

Even tough the resort is directly located at the beach front, due to beach erosion Chong Fah has built a big rocky sea defence and there is only some limited beach left at low tide. Even tough this might sound like a bit of a turn off first, it has the advantage that they have created a wonderful grassy and sandy terrace on top of the sea wall, which gives you full privacy and and amazing views over the sea while relaxing on your sun lounger or while enjoying an amazing cappuccino on one of the sofas. If you are looking for a sandy beach, walk left or right and in a few minutes you will find just that.

We stayed in the a deluxe room (No 2201) in the third row of bungalow. The room is very spacious, nicely decorated and clean. The bathroom is really large, modern and nice. Also the breakfast buffet is wonderful, great choice of freshly cooked food as well as fresh fruits, cereals and what ever else you might desire to eat. A great place to stay!

Stayed: January 2014, travelled as a couple

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Ask sensula about Chongfah Beach Resort

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Excellent in every way!We stayed here for a few days in january 2014 and loved it. We had little expectations and came to experience one of the best hotels we visited (we have been to many). Small, personal, relaxing and beautiful scenery.

Stayed: January 2014, travelled with family

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Ask Jakob_per about Chongfah Beach Resort

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We chose Chongfah as we wanted a nice long relaxing break and were encouraged by reviews here on Tripadvisor. We stayed 7 nights and could not be happier with our experience.

We stayed on an upper floor room at the back of the property, not beachfront but had a lovely room with a balcony. The room was nicely kept and had a spacious dressing area and bathroom, with a full mini bar with generous amount of free bottled water and tea and coffee making facilities. The only complaint we had is that Wifi was poor in our room; it worked on the balcony on the first 2 mornings and thereafter, the only place we could access it was in the resort's reception area. It would have been helpful to have good access in the room consistently.

The food and drinks at the hotel were great - reasonably priced for a resort and quite good. The danger in this is that we felt it difficult to leave as we had everything we needed!

Note that the resort and others nearby are beachfront but that it does require taking steps down to the sand when the tide allows. This was not a problem for us as the sun beds and the infinity pool give a great view of the sea. The fact that this is a small resort of about 30 rooms and there were plenty of sunbeds available meant that there was always a choice of where to sit daily and this was at a time when we thought the resort was at near maximum capacity.

We took advantage of the free bicycles and explored a bit. However, the immediate surroundings of the resort provide limited choice of restaurants and to have a wider option you should consider taking a taxi further afield; taxi/jeeps are available just outside the resort almost all the time. There is also a currency exchange office and a mini-mart just outside the resort's entrance and could not have been more convenient.

Bear in mind that Khao Lak is still a small sleepy and relaxed resort area without the nightlife one might expect in Phuket and Chongfah is a great choice for those wanting to relax or to go on a quiet family holiday. The service we encountered at Chongfah was wonderful - extremely helpful at all times but low key and unobtrusive.

Stayed: January 2014, travelled as a couple

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Ask Merkey about Chongfah Beach Resort

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This place is great - smaller than some of the more full-scale resorts around but therein lies its charm. We had a great room on the first floor overlooking the sea. Staff are excellent - really go the extra mile to cater to small requests. Food at the restaurant is very good - and if you tire of it there are plenty of eating options around.

Room Tip: not all rooms have sea view so ask for one that does (corner room on level 1 is super)

Stayed: December 2013, travelled as a couple

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Ask brendalah about Chongfah Beach Resort

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This place has the most marvellous air of calm, and is just the spot for some rest and relaxation after travelling around, or just a bit of indulgence.

The resort only has 30 rooms (I think) 8 beachfront bungalows, another 6 behind them and then 16 more rooms set in the gardens. We had a beachfront bungalow room and it was great to lie in bed or on our terrace with a full view of the sea. The room was huge, with a separate dressing area, large indoor shower room and a garden spa bath and outdoor shower through doors to the rear. The pleasure of tea in the spa bath after a long lazy day is very memorable.

Although the rooms are not inexpensive everything else is. The restaurant is very good ( especially the Thursday evening buffet) Drinks - including cocktails - are very reasonably priced and you can drink the contents of the mini bar without extending your mortgage.

The service here is outstanding, friendly and unobtrusive.

I can't understand some of the reviews commenting on the lack of beach. You can reach the beach at either end of the frontage and the hotel has a large number of sun loungers up on sand just behind the "promenade" wall. You can swim when the tide is in from the steps. The sea was calm and very warm when we visited and although the pool is good too there is something special about swimming in the sea.

Don't go to Khao Lak for nightlife - there doesn't seem to be any, Go to experience the blissful charm, tasteful elegance and attentive service at Chongfah.

Room Tip: Go for a beachfront bungalow if you can, but the whole resort is lovely.

Stayed: December 2013, travelled as a couple

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Ask Higgle about Chongfah Beach Resort

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Relatively small resort, but the bungalows offer all you need and the staff deserves a gold medal for friendliness, hospitality and service orientation. Prices are steep though, so look out for special offers.

Stayed: September 2013, travelled as a couple

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Ask gl0bal21 about Chongfah Beach Resort

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Chongfah Resort is boutique beachfront hotel located on beautiful Bang Niang Beach in Khao Lak. A haven of peace and tranquility, this charming Khao Lak resort is surrounded by nature and features a total of only 30 deluxe rooms and quaint bungalows, including seaview bungalows just a few steps from the enticing crystal clear waters of the Andaman Sea....more less

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